The Oakland Athletics have no plans to deal any of their starting pitchers to obtain a shortstop. "In years we've been successful, it's because we've had good young pitchers. Small markets that have had success -- Tampa, Minnesota -- developed their own pitching," Athletics general manager Billy Beane said.

Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane will be at the Oscars in person Feb. 26 at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood. Actor Brad Pitt was nominated for an Academy Award as best actor for his portrayal of Beane in the film Moneyball. "I'm going," Beane said. "It will be fun. I'm excited for Brad, and I know how much time and effort he put into it. Of course, absolutely I'm rooting for him. Not me. It's got nothing to do with me. It's all about Brad. He's a great guy, and I do want him to win for his sake, not for me. He's the one who put himself on the line."

The Oakland Athletics all but closed the door on DH Hideki Matsui returning in 2012, saying the team "could find another young guy from outside that could fill that role, but I think more than likely it will be a young player, even if it wasn't someone from our current roster," according to general manager Billy Beane.